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Ophrys
Genus · care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
At a glance
What Ophrys is
Ophrys is a plant genus, commonly called Bee orchid, a wildflower, and with a herbaceous growth habit. Its native range is Mediterranean grasslands. Aggregated across public specimens, collectors most commonly report a light preference of partial sun, medium watering frequency, warm temperature range, and high humidity. Drill into a specific species in the Ophrys genus below, or browse who's growing it.
- Rank
- Genus
- Genus
- Ophrys
- Common name
- Bee orchid
- Plant type
- Wildflower
- Growth habit
- Herbaceous
- Native range
- Mediterranean grasslands
- Most common light
- Partial sun
- Most common watering
- Medium
- Most common temperature
- Warm
- Most common humidity
- High
Care consensus
What collectors actually do
Aggregated from 1 public item across collecto.rs.
Partial sun
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Warm
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High
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Species
Species in the Ophrys genus
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Collectors
People growing Ophrys
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Recent Ophrys
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Questions
Frequently asked about Ophrys
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Ophrys?
Ophrys is a plant genus. Commonly known as Bee orchid, a wildflower, and with a herbaceous growth habit. Native to Mediterranean grasslands.
How do you care for Ophrys?
Across public collections on collecto.rs, the most common care setup for Ophrys is Partial sun light, medium watering, warm temperatures, and high humidity.
How rare is Ophrys?
Ophrys is rare on collecto.rs — fewer than five public collectors currently track it. Add yours to be one of the first.
What else is Ophrys called?
Ophrys is also known as Ophrys apifera, Ophrys botteronii, Ophrys apifera f. curviflora, Ophrys apifera subsp. muteliae, and Ophrys apifera subsp. friburgensis.
Can I track my own Ophrys on collecto.rs?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your Ophrys, upload photos, track care notes, and connect with other Ophrys collectors. Your collection stays private by default; you choose what to make public.